Controller – Family Office
The Palmer Group · thepalmergroup.com
Des MoinesHybridSenior5+ yrs
The job in short
Family office controller.
AccountingTaxCompliance
Details
- Found
- 9 d ago · posted 2026-07-15
- Location as listed
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Role
- Finance Manager / Controller
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
Join a dynamic family office as their next top-tier Controller – a pivotal role at the heart of a diverse investment portfolio committed to building lasting value across various sectors worldwide. This is your opportunity to lead financial excellence in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, working closely with ownership to shape financial processes and strategies that drive growth and stability. The ideal candidate will possess an entrepreneurial spirit and a willingness to do whatever it takes to move the needle forward. If you're a proactive, detail-oriented accounting professional ready to make an impact and thrive in a flexible yet impactful setting, we want to hear from you.
If you're eager to leverage your accounting expertise in a role that offers both challenge and opportunity, seize the chance to be a key driver in this family office's financial success. Apply now to bring your skills to a team that values initiative, precision, strategic thinking, and an entrepreneurial mindset.
Work Model:
• Hybrid
What You Will Do:
• Lead financial accounting activities across multiple entities, ensuring accurate and timely reporting
• Maintain and reconcile financial records, prepare financial statements, and manage intercompany transactions
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning efforts
• Collaborate with external accountants, tax preparers, and financial advisors to ensure compliance and optimize financial strategies
What You Will Need to Be Successful:
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• 5+ years of hands-on accounting and bookkeeping experience
• Strong expertise in financial accounting, including reconciliations, financial statement prep, and transaction management
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and QuickBooks
• Public accounting experience or previous work supporting a family office or ultra-high-net-worth clients
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams and external partners
• At least five years of relevant accounting or financial management experience, ideally within a family office or similarly complex setting (preferred)
Benefits Overview:
• No benefits offered
Interested and qualified candidates can contact Palmer Group at (515) 225-7000 or email [email protected].
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